SOLUTION: The price of a Chicago Airlines ticket from San Francisco to Pennsylvania increased to $450. This is an 8% increase. What was the old fare to nearest cent?

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Question 903562: The price of a Chicago Airlines ticket from San Francisco to Pennsylvania increased to $450. This is an 8% increase. What was the old fare to nearest cent?
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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450/1.08=$416.67